509 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : 24 cm

Albert Schweitzer was one of the most remarkable and controversial figures of his time. As a young man he challenged the theology of the Bible and received acclaim for his skill at the piano and organ. But it was his lengthy stay in Africa, running a hospital, that led to his world-wide reputation, and also to charges of racism and patronization

Includes bibliographical references (pages 485-488) and index

Childhood, 1875-1885 -- The dark years, 1885-1893 -- Strasbourg, 1893-1896 -- Paris, 1896-1899 -- Berlin, 1899 -- Two examinations, 1899-1900 -- The scholar-curate, 1900-1901 -- The historical Jesus, 1901 -- The decision, 1902-1904 -- Bach, 1904-1905 -- Medical studies, 1905-1908 -- The departure, 1908-1913 -- Africa, 1913 -- Andende-the first hospital, 1913 -- War, 1914-1915 -- "Reverence for life," 1915 -- Internment, 1915-1917 -- The lost coin, 1918-1924 -- Adoninalongo-the second hospital, 1924-1927 -- Fame, 1927-1929 -- Life at the hospital, 1929-1932 -- Another war, 1932-1945 -- America: "The greatest man in the world," 1945-1950 -- Schweitzer on film, 1950-1954 -- A crack in the myth, 1951-1954 -- The Nobel Peace price, 1954-1957 -- The last of Europe, 1957-1959 -- The final years, 1959-1965

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